Hi all -
I just fell into a deal on a '61 bubble top I couldn't pass up. Wasn't really looking for another car as I don't even get to drive my others enough but I couldn't let this one get by. Got it from a trusted source who just got it back from paint and simply lost interest.
It's an Ermine white / turquoise interior 283 powerglide car with air and tinted glass. It's a full numbers matching car that even seems to have all of its original underhood components. All the trim, etc. is there, just needs to be reassembled. Can't believe my luck.
This is my first Impala, I've been more of a Chevelle guy to this point but I love the styling of these cars. So I'll ask the experts - - any things to look out for or be aware of as I start this project? Any parts that aren't available in repop in the event some of my parts aren't able to be saved?
A question - - my assembly manual shows that the dash is bolted into the dash carrier that meets the a-posts and windshield, but it doesn't show how that carrier attaches to the body. The carrier needs repainted, which I can do in the car if necessary. How does it attach to the body? Is it welded in and MUST be painted in the car?
Any expertise and advance insights you can share would be welcome. Great info here, looking forward to this resource as the project moves along. Here's where it sits and an idea where I'm headed.
Thanks.
I just fell into a deal on a '61 bubble top I couldn't pass up. Wasn't really looking for another car as I don't even get to drive my others enough but I couldn't let this one get by. Got it from a trusted source who just got it back from paint and simply lost interest.
It's an Ermine white / turquoise interior 283 powerglide car with air and tinted glass. It's a full numbers matching car that even seems to have all of its original underhood components. All the trim, etc. is there, just needs to be reassembled. Can't believe my luck.
This is my first Impala, I've been more of a Chevelle guy to this point but I love the styling of these cars. So I'll ask the experts - - any things to look out for or be aware of as I start this project? Any parts that aren't available in repop in the event some of my parts aren't able to be saved?
A question - - my assembly manual shows that the dash is bolted into the dash carrier that meets the a-posts and windshield, but it doesn't show how that carrier attaches to the body. The carrier needs repainted, which I can do in the car if necessary. How does it attach to the body? Is it welded in and MUST be painted in the car?
Any expertise and advance insights you can share would be welcome. Great info here, looking forward to this resource as the project moves along. Here's where it sits and an idea where I'm headed.
Thanks.